German plantmaker SMS Group has announced that Luxembourg-based steelmaking goliath ArcelorMittal's Duisburg, Germany-located subsidiary ArcelorMittal Hochfeld GmbH has placed an order with SMS Meer for the supply of a complete high-capacity wire rod mill for quality steel.
The order, which was originally requested two years ago, was later suspended in view of the economic development at that time.
According to the SMS statement, the wire rod blocks will also be equipped with a new individual drive technology (MEERdrive®) developed by SMS Meer.
The new wire rod mill has been designed to roll technically demanding grades, which are therefore of extremely high quality, to the closest of tolerances. The high-performance mill, designed for an annual capacity of 690,000 mt, is expected to commence production in spring 2012.
SMS Meer's scope of supply comprises a walking-beam furnace, the mechanical and electrical equipment of the mill train, all the supply systems, the coil handling equipment, the entire rolling and cooling technology as well as the erection and installation.